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Y447 XFV

2001 Honda FES250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,848 mi
Last recorded17,848 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda FES25017,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelFES250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 17,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 17,552 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 16,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,082 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 16,041 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 16,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 5,595 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES250?

Based on 6,421 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
585
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
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Y447 XFV is a 2001 Honda FES250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda FES250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda FES250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y447 XFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda FES250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y447 XFV registered?

Y447 XFV is a 2001 Honda FES250, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y447 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 XFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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